Rn, Training

People • Amherst, NY

13d

About The Position

The Training RN trains and certifies Direct Support Staff and LPNs in the safe administration of medications and treatments in accordance with OPWDD regulations. The role also provides and participates in Agency trainings. It monitors and supervises medication administration, ensures staff certifications are current, evaluates medication errors, and ensures that corrections and retraining follow the Medication Error Point System. Based on independent professional judgment, the RN may suspend or revoke medication certifications and medication administration.

Requirements

• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Driver's license that meets agency policy.
• CPR certification.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Train and certify Direct Support Staff and LPNs in the safe administration of medications and treatments in accordance with OPWDD regulations.
• Provide and participate in Agency trainings.
• Monitor medication administration by Direct Support Staff and LPNs.
• Provide medication practicums for Direct Support Staff and LPNs as required by regulation, as needed, or as deemed necessary by the RN Supervisor.
• Supervise medication administration responsibilities completed by Direct Support Staff and LPNs.
• Ensure staff administering medications have current certification.
• Evaluate staff medication errors.
• Ensure plans of correction and retraining follow the Medication Error Point System.
• Exercise authority, based on independent nursing judgment, to suspend or revoke medication certifications and medication administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed